infuriation

noun

Definition of infuriationnext
as in indignation

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Recent Examples of infuriation The brilliant dialogue—full of sarcasm, barbs, resentment, infuriation, competition but also underpinned by love—is so very perfectly sisterly! — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infuriation
  1. indignation
  2. outrage
  3. fury
  4. ire
  5. wrath
  6. aggravation
  7. rage
  8. animosity
Noun
  • On cue, China expressed indignation about anti-missile deployments.
    — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Mind you, Miss Manners agrees with your indignation at this fraudulent maneuver.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of indignation
Noun
  • Domestic grievances and outrage over Gaza make for a potent mix, and a wave of protest comparable to the uprisings of 15 years ago could again be on the horizon.
    — MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Within weeks of Porter’s death, ICE agents gunned down Renee Good and Alex Pretti in confrontations in Minneapolis, with both slayings drawing national outrage.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of outrage
Noun
  • Larson never concealed his fury at facing a challenger in a primary — a common occurrence in most states.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The development was met with private fury from several higher-ups at EFL clubs, with those growing club losses cited.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fury
Noun
  • Despite his undoubted technical ability, the boisterous midfielder is known for his aggressive play in the centre of the park which often draws the ire of fans of rival clubs.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The quote was leaked to the media, sparking further public ire.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of ire
Noun
  • The journey by sea was treacherous, and the men who knew about the Koh-i-Noor feared the curse of the stone had turned its wrath on them.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Brown gave up a quick pressure that resulted in Burrow feeling the wrath.
    — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrath
Noun
  • Salvador Perez drove in an early run before leaving in the sixth with right elbow aggravation for the Royals, who have lost four straight and 10 of 13.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • However, Perez was removed from the game in the sixth due to right elbow aggravation.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of aggravation
Noun
  • Buteau’s Coco makes off with a bit more meat on the bone, though her messy divorce, complicated relationship with her ex, and profound rage are too often leaned on as our Big!
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Symptoms range from feelings of rage or shame to thoughts of suicide.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • Cubs fans reserved their real animosity for Sox fans, and naturally blamed them for the huge brawl in the right-center bleachers Monday night that quickly went viral.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The buildup toward this fight has been peppered with tons of what looks like pseudo animosity, but somehow, it's been oddly compelling.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of animosity

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“Infuriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infuriation. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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